The Washington critic., 1887-07-29
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l4lO PennsylvaDii avenue northwest, Is
irst-class caterer and confectloner, with ex-
pcfience extending over quarter OF a cen
tury, fifteen years Of which have been spent
In this city. Seven years OF his life were
passed in the celebrated cafes OF Paris, and
he has also served 10 such celebrated places
as DelmoDicO's, In this country. lie was
the caterer who served the euppers for the
Sherman and Nellie Grant weddings. Mr..
Fleiscbmann has been for two years In his
present location, and has already built up
q reputation second to none In the city.
He occupies the entire building and has
supurb suites OF rooms, furnished in excel
lent taste, for those who wish quiet and FIRST
class accommodation. great fund OF In
formation has been gathered by him from
all quarters OF the globe concerning the
best methods OF conducting this class OF an
establishment, and this knowledge Is used
to add to the comfort and convenience OF
his guests. The table is always supplied
with the finest In the market, aud served 10
the best manner.
siebeI & Owens,
New York avenue and Tenth street, are
among the fashionable merchant tailors
who deserve the reputation they enjoy in
the production of handsome and stylish
suits. They guarantee perfect 1T, superior
Workmanship and a large assortment OF
sultipgs to select from. Mr.. Siebel Is an
old Washingtonian, and has reputation
as q practical tailor unsurpassed In tho
city. Mr.. Owens is young man, and as
a cutter and filter has no compeer, and is
an acknowledged artist, having had, for a
young man, large experience. They have
among their customers many Of the best
dressed gentlemen Of the city, who have
been drawn to their house from the stylish
lnrt ,,f. % tl..t.
Their trade has increased, within the short
space OF two years, from limited proper
tions to large, profitable and prosperous
business, requiring many flrstclass artists
to supply their orders.
John W. Shaw,
Wholesale dealer In flour, feed grain, hay
and straw, has his main house at the corner
| OF Eleventh and b streets southwest and
large storehouse opposite, 50xiO0, both sub
stantial brick structures, two stories IN
height. His special brands OF flour are "Red
River" and "Richmond," which are sold to
dealers throughout the District strictly upon
their merits. He handles the product OF
Western wheat In flour almost exclusively
buying from first hands In large quantities
to obtain the lowest prices. Thousands OF
tons OF Hour and grain pass through his
storehouses annually, aud the business is con-
stantly on the increase. He has been resi-
| dent OF the city In active business for twenty
five years, has been associated with the
enterprise of the city and aided largely in
bringing about the business prosperity Of
| Washington.
| Portland Steam Laundry.
| Thelaundry business is fast becoming an
important industry, demanding machinery
suitable to it's wante, as well as methods of
cleansing garments, with the least possible
injury to the fabric. One of the best estab-
lishments in this branch Of industry in the
city, and one fully equipped with all the
improved appliances for the business, is that
known as the Portland Steam Laundry, No.
| lllI Fourteenth street northwest. This es-
tablisbment is prepared to fill any order in
Its line at the shortest notice, guaranteeing
satisfaction In every Instance. 1t already
enjoys large patronage, having among its
many patrons q number OF the Government
Departments. Orders from private families
receive prompt attention. Articles collected
and delivered in any part OF the city, and
their work done at a discount and IN the
| btst manner.
Rice, tho photographer.
At Nos. 1917 aud 1919 Pennsylvania ave
nue. is located the extensive and attractive
art gallery whose proprietor Is the subject
OF this notice. MIR. Rice is native OF Nova
Scotia, came to Washington In 1862, shortly
after which he commenced the Photographic
business in small way near the Capitol
His asslduous efforts for the last twenty
two years have placed his house promi
nently among the most artistic In the city
His proficiency and faithfully executed
work have brought to him large patronage
doing the principal work for the Corcorar
Art Gallery, ms well as that OF many distin
gu'shed individuals. Fine portraits II
crayon, water-colors, India ink and oil ar,
made specialtics, as well as that OF repro
ducing and enlargipg old pictures.